Gateford Park Primary School vs Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 846 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateford Park Primary School
Worksop · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
| Measure | Gateford Park Primary School Worksop, East Midlands | Whipman Woods Flying High Academy Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #506 of 1,516 | #75 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6552 of 15,697 | #1143 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 230 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 62.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 33% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worksop | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gatefordpark.com/ | www.whipmanwoodsfha.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whipman Woods Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 56.6).
- •Whipman Woods Flying High Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 62%).
- •Whipman Woods Flying High Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 10%).
- •Gateford Park Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 148.
- •Gateford Park Primary School is a local authority school while Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gateford Park Primary School better than Whipman Woods Flying High Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whipman Woods Flying High Academy ranks higher (87.2 vs 56.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gateford Park Primary School and Whipman Woods Flying High Academy?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gateford Park Primary School: 230. Whipman Woods Flying High Academy: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gateford Park Primary School and Whipman Woods Flying High Academy rank in East Midlands?
Gateford Park Primary School is 506th of 1,516 and Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is 75th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).